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Psalms 89:18 web — For our shield belongs to Yahweh; our king to the Holy One of Israel.

World English Bible

"For our shield belongs to Yahweh; our king to the Holy One of Israel."

— Psalms 89:18, World English Bible

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Psalms 89 — Context

15

Blessed are the people who learn to acclaim you. They walk in the light of your presence, Yahweh.

16

In your name they rejoice all day. In your righteousness, they are exalted.

17

For you are the glory of their strength. In your favor, our horn will be exalted.

18

For our shield belongs to Yahweh; our king to the Holy One of Israel.

19

Then you spoke in vision to your saints, and said, "I have bestowed strength on the warrior. I have exalted a young man from the people.

20

I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,

21

with whom my hand shall be established. My arm will also strengthen him.

Psalms 89:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 89:18 say?
Psalms 89:18 in the World English Bible reads: “For our shield belongs to Yahweh; our king to the Holy One of Israel.”
Where is Psalms 89:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 89:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 89, verse 18.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 89:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 89:18 in?
Psalms 89:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 89:18?
Psalms 89:18 reads (WEB): “For our shield belongs to Yahweh; our king to the Holy One of Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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